SSC, the manufacturer of some of the fastest cars on the planet, have caved to pressure and conceded the fact that its Tuatara hypercar never hit speeds that the company claimed when it published video footage of top speed runs last year. Last October, SSC made headlines when a video […]
Month: July 2021
Volvo reports record global half-year sales in 2021, up 41%
Volvo is having an absolutely cracking year of sales, with the company recording record-setting profits for the first-half of 2021 on the back of a staggering 41 per cent increase in global sales. Volvo posted a 26 per cent increase in revenue and an increase of 9.4 per cent for […]
For Sale: Glenn Seton’s 1997 Ford EL Falcon Australian V8 Touring Car
V8 Supercar enthusiasts rejoice, your dream of owning your very own championship-winning icon can now be a reality. We’ve found Glenn Seton’s 1997 Australian Touring Car Championship Ford EL Falcon racing car for sale online. Lot number 305 at Lloyd’s Auctions is one of the most exciting listings we’ve seen […]
2021 Hyundai i30 N Line Sedan review (video)
Just when you thought the humble sedan was a relic of the past, Hyundai releases the new i30 sedan (previously Elantra in Australia), that not only shows Hyundai is committed to sedans, it’s actually investing heavily in them and transforming them into a more premium offering for the average buyer. […]
2023 BMW M4 CSL, M3 CS coming; 400kW, auto, weight reduction
Some potential specs and information regarding the upcoming 2023 BMW M4 CSL and M3 CS have surfaced online, with power levels tipped to top around 400kW. According to a production timeline post in enthusiast forum, Bimmerpost, BMW is planning to launch an M4 CSL (coupe sport lightweight) and an M3 […]
Hyundai Australia announces i30 Fastback N Limited Edition; 206kW, 8spd DCT
In preparation for the incoming 2021 Hyundai i30 N update, Hyundai Australia is introducing a limited edition version of the outgoing Fastback N to help send it off. The limited edition is available with the company’s new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, as well as a conventional six-speed manual. This is the […]
All new-gen Mercedes-Benz models will be electric from 2025
Mercedes-Benz is steaming ahead with its electrification rollout, and has just confirmed that all newly-launched architectures will be electric-only from 2025 and beyond. That essentially means existing model lines will remain with combustion and hybrid (and EV in some cases) setups up to and potentially beyond 2025. However, any all-new […]
Volvo to take full ownership of its Chinese manufacturing, from parent Geely
Volvo has announced that it will take back control of its manufacturing, sales and operations in China after a new agreement with parent company, the Geely Holding Group. If you’re a little confused, don’t worry, it took us a while to understand the full scope of the news, here. In […]